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Anthony Smith admits he doesn't "give a s*it" about losing UFC Charlotte main event against Johnny Walker: "I'm good!"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith is okay with losing his headlining position. ‘Lionheart’ has been out of the cage since his clash with Magomed Ankalaev last July. In that outing at UFC 277, the Russian won by second-round TKO after Smith suffered an injury. As a result, the latter’s three-fight winning streak was snapped.
Jorge Masvidal reveals the biggest regrets of his MMA career
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
Former UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is walking away with a few regrets. ‘Gamebred’ ended a yearlong hiatus at UFC 287 over the weekend. In the co-main event, the former title challenger faced Gilbert Burns, who had long called to face Masvidal. Ahead of his return, the Miami native admitted that a potential loss to ‘Durinho’ could be his last.
Sean Strickland reveals Belal Muhammad feud began over near-fight at UFC PI: "I'd fight that man to the death right now"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
UFC contenders Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad don’t appear fond of each other. Over the weekend, ‘Remember the Name’ attended UFC 287 in Miami. There, he attended the post-fight press conference where he discussed a possible return. In the presser, Muhammad stated that his next two ideal matchups were Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland.
Amanda Nunes wasn't expecting trilogy fight with Julianna Pena but is prepared for domination: "Ready for everything"
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023
UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes is ready for her return. ‘The Lioness’ has been out of the cage since her rematch with Julianna Pena last July at UFC 277. In their first outing in December 2021, ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ shocked the world. In the second round, Pena took down the champion and scored a submission victory to win the gold.
Kevin Holland claims he could smell weed while in the Octagon at UFC 287, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier respond
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Kevin Holland claims he could smell weed while in the Octagon at UFC 287. Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik have responded to those claims. It was at UFC 287 this past weekend that Kevin Holland (24-9 MMA) got back in the win column with a brutal third round stoppage victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-7 MMA).
Sean O’Malley shares his thoughts on Raul Rosas Jr.’s first career loss at UFC 287
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Sean O’Malley is sharing his thoughts on Raul Rosas Jr.’s first career loss at UFC 287. UFC 287 took place last Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Alex Pereira responds to footage Israel Adesanya taunting his son at UFC 287
Susan Cox - April 11, 2023
Alex Pereira is responding to the footage of Israel Adesanya taunting his son at UFC 287. It was just this past Saturday, April 8th at UFC 287 where Israel Adesanya (24-2 MMA) defeated Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) via KO at 4:21 of round 2, and in the process re-claimed the middleweight championship title.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 118 with Billy Quarantillo, Brandon Royval, Chris Gutierrez, Zak Cummings, and Gillian Robertson
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2023
The 118th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Kansas City. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Billy Quarantillo (2:41). Next, fourth-ranked UFC flyweight Brandon Royval (20:06) comes on. 13th-ranked UFC bantamweight Chris Gutierrez (42:33) joins the show. Next, UFC light heavyweight Zak Cummings (53:21) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC strawweight Gillian Robertson (1:19:07).
Sean Strickland shares some advice for Raul Rosas Jr. following the 18-year-old’s first career defeat at UFC 287
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023
UFC fighter Sean Strickland has shared some advice for teenager Raul Rosas Jr. following his loss at UFC 287. Last Saturday night at UFC 287, Raul Rosas Jr. fell to the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. He was beaten by Christian Rodriguez who managed to outwork him after Rosas Jr. failed to secure a submission in the first round.
Khamzat Chimaev squashes beef with Shavkat Rakhmonov following recent social media spat
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has seemingly squashed any potential beef with fellow fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov. Over the course of the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding Khamzat Chimaev and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Both men are undefeated, and both men have looked incredibly dominant during their time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Colby Covington reveals the UFC has promised him that Leon Edwards will face consequences if he refuses fight
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023
Colby Covington has claimed that the UFC will strip Leon Edwards of the UFC welterweight championship if he refuses to fight him. Following UFC 286, UFC president Dana White made it known that Colby Covington is set to be the next challenger for Leon Edwards’ UFC title. The news came despite the fact that ‘Chaos’ hasn’t fought in over a year since he defeated Jorge Masvidal. Edwards, meanwhile, is coming off the back of consecutive victories over Kamaru Usman.
Belal Muhammad hopes to face Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland at 185lbs if he doesn't get what he wants at welterweight
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Belal Muhammad is thinking about moving up to middleweight. Muhammad is currently ranked fourth at welterweight but will not be getting the next title shot, as that will go to Colby Covington. Although he has talked about potentially fighting Kamaru Usman next, if that doesn’t happen, he is pondering a move to 185lbs to face either Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland.
Max Holloway still believes he's "a better fighter" than Alexander Volkanovski despite losing three fights
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Max Holloway still thinks he is better than Alexander Volkanovski despite losing all three fights. Holloway and Volkanovski first met at UFC 245 in 2019 as the Aussie was challenging for the Hawaiian’s featherweight title. Holloway entered the fight as the betting favorite but it was Volkanovski who won a decision to become the new champ.
Chael Sonnen praises Israel Adesanya taunting Alex Pereira's son after UFC 287 knockout: "It was absolutely incredible"
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen appreciates a good heel turn. Israel Adesanya returned to the octagon over the weekend for his rematch with Alex Pereira. In their previous outing last November at UFC 281, ‘The Last Stylebender’ lost his middleweight title by fifth-round knockout. Furthermore, the Brazilian had defeated Adesanya in two prior kickboxing bouts as well.
Jorge Masvidal admits UFC 287 retirement announcement was a mix of emotions: "I still love this sport"
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Former UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal is admittedly feeling a bit mixed about retirement. ‘Gamebred’ ended a yearlong hiatus over the weekend, returning at UFC 287 against Gilbert Burns. The former title challenger entered the matchup on a three-fight losing streak, having suffered defeats to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. Prior to his return, Masvidal admitted that a loss to ‘Durinho’ would likely end his MMA career.
VIDEO | Former President Donald Trump appears to have lost a bet to Kid Rock on the UFC 287 main event
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Former United States President Donald Trump seemingly got in on the action at UFC 287. The card went down over the weekend in Miami, Florida, with Israel Adesanya’s rematch against Alex Pereira in the main event. ‘Poatan’ famously won their first two outings in the kickboxing ring years ago. Last November, the Brazilian defeated ‘The Last Stylebender’ by knockout to claim UFC middleweight gold.
Ahead of UFC return Max Holloway is making "no excuses" for trilogy loss to Alexander Volkanovski: "I hate when people whine"
Josh Evanoff - April 10, 2023
Just days ahead of his return, former UFC champion Max Holloway is making no excuses for his last fight. ‘Blessed’ has been out of the octagon since his co-main event spot against Alexander Volkanovski last July. While the trilogy bout was highly anticipated, Holloway entered the third fight down in the series 0-2. Granted, both of those contests were very close, and many felt the Hawaiian deserved the nod in the second bout.
Dricus Du Plessis claps back at newly minted UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: "So you won’t say my name, that’s smart
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Dricus Du Plessis has fired back at Israel Adesanya. After Adesanya became the middleweight champion at UFC 287 for the second time, he took aim at Du Plessis during the post-fight press conference. Du Plessis had of course previously questioned Izzy’s claim of being a real African fighter which Adesanya wasn’t a fan of.